Amazing Dutch Monster

slob · 19-04-2010, 06:28 AM

I went to Antwerp yesterday and met a Dutch guy (also called Rob) who has been building this bike for 4 years, whilst riding it, when it's not in bits for remodelling.
It started life as an ST4 rolling chassis with a 900SSie motor and of course, a Monster tank.

Vintage tacho and 916 bars,

he has a tiny Sigma bicycle speedo which unclips when not in use.

The tank is done with gold leaf under six coats of laquer.

Now that's what you call a tail-chop!

Sport Classic front guard and BMW R75 headlight.

Seat came from a BMW R50, adapted and recovered by Rob.

2 weeks ago, it was in bits having the frame painted.
It's a work in progress, next to go on are stainless clip-ons, fashioned in keeping with the '20s-'30s styling.

Nice work Rob! Ride safe and see you around.

J.P · 19-04-2010, 07:25 AM

Wow, looks amazing, and such a Sunny day for you Slob.
No problem getting back on the train ? Aren't all European transport links stuffed full of people at the moment ?

19-04-2010, 07:48 AM

Love that tank, is the rider 7' tall, it looks tiny!!

slob · 19-04-2010, 07:48 AM

No problems at all, I'd guess Rob's a bit over 6'.

Dave G · 19-04-2010, 08:36 AM

That's Fab!

Yorkie · 19-04-2010, 08:38 AM

Great looking bike! I love the look of the tank.

Yorkie

19-04-2010, 09:38 AM

whoa the speedo and tank are sumthing else!!!

19-04-2010, 09:45 AM

wow not that is a work of art, thats why I'm going back to a monster so I can start to modify again

Cutter · 19-04-2010, 10:51 AM

Love it!!! I want to get some retro cafe goodness into my project...pure inspiration!

J.P · 19-04-2010, 11:01 AM

How was the Dealer Day then rob ? Big turnout at all ?

19-04-2010, 11:22 AM

yuk not for me (like tank but thats it)

slob · 19-04-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.P

How was the Dealer Day then rob ? Big turnout at all ?

Excellent, write up to follow... 432 mile round trip for 'lunch', needed to sleep more than I needed to edit photos!

19-04-2010, 12:16 PM

Wonder what happens to the poor fella when it rains..
BTW are those Supertrapp? never seen them before on a Monster..

Yorkie · 19-04-2010, 12:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBU0FLb2NhA

Heres one! The clutch sounds louder! Adjustable with the discs i think!

Yorkie

slob · 19-04-2010, 12:36 PM

yep, more discs = less back-pressure/more noise etc.

19-04-2010, 06:28 AM	#1
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	Amazing Dutch Monster I went to Antwerp yesterday and met a Dutch guy (also called Rob) who has been building this bike for 4 years, whilst riding it, when it's not in bits for remodelling. It started life as an ST4 rolling chassis with a 900SSie motor and of course, a Monster tank. Vintage tacho and 916 bars, he has a tiny Sigma bicycle speedo which unclips when not in use. The tank is done with gold leaf under six coats of laquer. Now that's what you call a tail-chop! Sport Classic front guard and BMW R75 headlight. Seat came from a BMW R50, adapted and recovered by Rob. 2 weeks ago, it was in bits having the frame painted. It's a work in progress, next to go on are stainless clip-ons, fashioned in keeping with the '20s-'30s styling. Nice work Rob! Ride safe and see you around. Last edited by slob; 19-04-2010 at 07:51 AM..

19-04-2010, 07:25 AM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Wow, looks amazing, and such a Sunny day for you Slob. No problem getting back on the train ? Aren't all European transport links stuffed full of people at the moment ? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

19-04-2010, 08:36 AM	#5
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	That's Fab! __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

19-04-2010, 08:38 AM	#6
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Great looking bike! I love the look of the tank. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

19-04-2010, 10:51 AM	#9
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Love it!!! I want to get some retro cafe goodness into my project...pure inspiration! __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

19-04-2010, 07:48 AM	#3
giler Guest Posts: n/a	Love that tank, is the rider 7' tall, it looks tiny!!

19-04-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
Diego Guest Posts: n/a	whoa the speedo and tank are sumthing else!!!

19-04-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
littlejimmy12 Guest Posts: n/a	wow not that is a work of art, thats why I'm going back to a monster so I can start to modify again

19-04-2010, 11:01 AM	#10
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	How was the Dealer Day then rob ? Big turnout at all ? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

19-04-2010, 11:22 AM	#11
animaluk Guest Posts: n/a	yuk not for me (like tank but thats it)

19-04-2010, 12:16 PM	#13
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Wonder what happens to the poor fella when it rains.. BTW are those Supertrapp? never seen them before on a Monster..

19-04-2010, 12:35 PM	#14
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBU0FLb2NhA Heres one! The clutch sounds louder! Adjustable with the discs i think! Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

19-04-2010, 12:36 PM	#15
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	yep, more discs = less back-pressure/more noise etc.